4 Reasons Why You Should Think Twice About Doing a Juice Cleanse

Juice is made of fruits and vegetables, so how bad could it be?

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It sounds too good to be true. Lose weight while getting a bunch of nutrients from fruits and veggies, AND have no worries about preparing all of it (beyond throwing it in a juicer)? Unfortunately, juicing is a little too good to be true, and here's why.

4. Your body doesn't need a detox

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Your liver, lungs, digestive system, and kidneys work naturally (and effectively) to clean the body of any impurities. Additionally, juicing has been linked to liver disease and damage (though this, too, is due to sugar).

In the end, juicing isn't necessarily terrible for you, but like anything else, it is unhealthy without moderation. Make sure to use more vegetables than fruits if juicing, and make sure to still eat other sources of nutrients. In the end, though, it's easier and healthier to just eat the fruits and veggies whole. It's always a good idea to be skeptical of trendy "healthy" diets and fads.